Teemore Engineering at the heart of investment programme on Lisburn beef unit

Brothers Jonathan and Kyle Price finish 400 cattle on their family farm, which is located on the western edge of Lisburn. “We buy in quality Limousin and Charolais bullocks at around 500 kilos and take them through to slaughter weight over a period of 6 months,” Jonathan explained.

“Some of the cattle see grass but most are finished out of the house on a TMR containing grass silage, home grown barley and a proprietary blend.”

Because the brothers are working the year-round with heavy cattle, they have two key management requirements: the availability of excellent handling facilities and the...